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Mississippi River, Iron Bridge Public Water Access Site

Iron Bridge Water Access is a carry-in access point on Beltrami County Road 7 providing river-only access to the Mississippi River in the scenic upper reaches.

This location marks the transition from the "Wild" to "Scenic" designation of the Mississippi Headwaters, with the river leaving behind extensive wetlands and entering a more developed area as it approaches Bemidji, approximately 15 miles downstream.


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